UPSC Level 2 polity Prelims Quiz #17

Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
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#1. Which of the following statement(s) regarding judges is / are correct? 1. Every judge of the Supreme Court holds offce until the age of 60 years. 2. There is no provision in our constitution for the impeachment of a judge

1 and 2 both

1 only

2 only

None

#2. If a Chief Minister dies:

The senior most member of the Council of Ministers automatically becomes the Chief Minister.

The Council of Ministers automatically stands dissolved.

The chief justice of the high court succeeds him/ her as the Chief Minister

The Governor immediately appoints a new Chief Minister

#3. The fnancial functions of the Council of Ministers does not include the right: 1. To certify whether a bill is money bill or not. 2. To appoint fnance commission from time to time.

1 and 2

1 only

2 only

None

#4. Which of following matters requires the previous sanction of the President for introduction legislation on it? 1. A bill affecting taxation in which states are interested. 2. States bills imposing restrictions upon the freedom of trade

1 and 2 both

1 only

2 only

None

#5. The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

Ireland

South Africa

USA

Canada

#6. The Vice-President of India can be removed from his/ her offce before the expiry of his/ her term

By the President.

By the President on recommendation of Supreme Court of India.

By the Central Council of Ministers.

By the Rajya Sabha through a resolution passed by two-thirds majority and agreed to by Lok Sabha

#7. The Attorney General is the frst law offcer of the Government of India. In order to be appointed as the Attorney General, a person must be qualifed to be appointed as a judge of the:

Sessions Court

High court

Supreme court

District court

#8. Which of the following statement(s) is/ are correct about Advisory Powers of the Supreme Court of India 1. The President can refer to the court either a question of law or a question of fact related to matter of Public importance. 2. The views given by the Supreme Court is binding on the President

1 only

1 and 2

2 only

None

#9. The legislative powers of the President include: 1. The power to summon or prorogue the houses of Parliament 2. The power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha

1 and 2

1 only

2 only

None

#10. Who is empowered to appoint ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court when there is no quorum of judges?

President

Chief Justice of India

Parliament

Government of India

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Hemant Bhatt is a B. Tech from Pantnagar University and has studied Social Sciences at SciencesPo, Paris. He teaches at Oracle IAS, Dehradun.
He is a bibliophile and a fitness enthusiast.